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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthetics
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
10 sessions per week
Job ref
384-PD-EMF20023
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey Hospital
Town
Guildford
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
07/05/2026

Employer heading

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Consultant in Anaesthetics

Consultant

Job overview

We have a Consultant Anaesthetist post available based at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust, Guildford.  The post is full time comprising 10 PAs.
We are a department that provide a consultant-led service to dynamic surgical teams at the cutting edge of surgical innovation. Our department prides itself in allowing each individual to develop and bring their own areas of expertise and interest to what is already a very diverse mix of special interests. These include the more conventional areas such as examinerships, deanery roles, quality improvement, editorships, fellowship leads etc. but have expanded to medical examiner roles, mortality reviews, clinical risk, project management, ethics, and management roles within the Trust. 
Work has started on a purpose built, modular, ambulatory care centre – the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC) - in the grounds of the RSFT that will give us additional capacity of 6 new theatres and associated facilities. Expected to come online in 2026, this exciting development opens up new opportunities to appointees. 

For further information or for informal visit please contact Dr Ben Morrison Clinical Director for Anaesthetics [email protected] Tel 01483 464116 

 

Main duties of the job

There is increasing demand for anaesthetic support for procedures away from theatres, with endoscopy, interventional radiology and Radiotherapy being at the forefront of expansion recently. These are relatively new areas of demand, and along with an expansion of elective obstetrics and obstetric clinics offers a new consultant niche areas to organise and streamline. We are also expanding our pre-assessment service including a greater provision of consultant-led high-risk anaesthetic clinics.

The department has historically led the way in holding senior deanery roles and we would look to new consultants to join our group of educational supervisors.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• In conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues, to provide Anaesthesia services throughout the peri-operative period, including pre-assessment.

• To provide cover for consultant and senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.

• In conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues to take part in medical audit, quality improvement and research as appropriate.

• In conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

• To ensure continuous compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.

• To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

• To adhere to the ‘Duties of a Doctor’ as defined by the General Medical Council (https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/good-medical-practice/duties-of-a-doctor). This includes engaging with the formal Appraisal and Revalidation processes.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics
  • FRCA or equivalent
  • Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable criteria
  • Educational Supervisor qualification
  • CPET assessment qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive training and clinical experience in anaesthesia equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in anaesthesia
  • Experience in Major Cancer, High Risk, Obstetric, Hepatobiliary, Robotic, Orthopaedic & Airway anaesthesia
  • Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
Desirable criteria
  • Fellowship training
  • Post CCT experience
  • Significant experience in regional anaesthesia

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident committedStep into healthWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Ben Morrison
Job title
Clinical Director for Anaesthetics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01483 464116
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